Air Force Academy swim meet info and REQUIRED ACTIONS NEEDED FOR ENTRY
PLEASE NOTE that there is a TON more information regarding this meet than any other meet we attend because of entry processes required to access the AFA. So read these next couple of sections very carefully because it highlights actions you MUST take before arriving at the meet:
- ANYONE over the age of 18 without a DOD ID must complete the form at this link https://visit.gvt.us/?b=usaf&i=united_states_air_force_academy&e=0M11GGBR to gain access to the USAFA. Please ensure the form is submitted at least 24 hours before your planned visit. Additionally, you must have a current photo ID to present at the gate.
- If a visitor is a non-US citizen, they will need to visit the pass office located at the South Gate and must bring their passport.
- As per USAFA rules, no coolers or camping chairs are permitted on the pool deck or in the spectator seating area.
If you complete the base access link but do not receive a text message confirming that you are “cleared,” you’ll need to go to the Pass and Registration Office at the South Gate to obtain a paper pass:
8486 S Gate Blvd, Air Force Academy, CO 80840
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Phone: 719-333-0441
United States Air Force Academy
Cadet Natatorium
U.S. Airforce Academy, CO 80840
Starting Saturday, June 21, all visitor traffic will be directed to use the North Gate entrance.
Visitors are still required to complete the base access link to gain entry.
Entry Schedule:
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Friday: South Gate Entrance Only
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Saturday/Sunday: North Gate Entrance Only
Directions:
Enter through the North Gate exit off of I-25. Travel west on North Gate Blvd to Parade Loop. Make a left at Parade Loop, and then a right at Field House Drive. Proceed directly to the east or south parking lots of the Cadet Field House. To enter the natatorium, go up the outside ramp on the north side of the Cadet Gymnasium (see map). This is the uppermost level and where the natatorium is located.
Enter through the North Gate exit off of I-25. Travel west on North Gate Blvd to Parade Loop. Make a left at Parade Loop, and then a right at Field House Drive. Proceed directly to the east or south parking lots of the Cadet Field House. To enter the natatorium, go up the outside ramp on the north side of the Cadet Gymnasium (see map). This is the uppermost level and where the natatorium is located.
MEET SCHEDULE:
Friday Session 1 – Long Distance
Doors Open: 1:00 pm
*Warm-up: 1:25 pm - 1:50 pm Lane 7
Meet start: 2:00 pm
Friday Session 2 – 12&U Timed Finals
*Warm-up: 4:40 pm – 5:05 pm Lane 8
Meet start: 5:15 pm
Doors Open: 1:00 pm
*Warm-up: 1:25 pm - 1:50 pm Lane 7
Meet start: 2:00 pm
Friday Session 2 – 12&U Timed Finals
*Warm-up: 4:40 pm – 5:05 pm Lane 8
Meet start: 5:15 pm
Saturday/Sunday Sessions 3 & 5 – Prelims
Doors Open: 7:00 am
*Warm-up: 7:55 am – 8:20 am (Lane 6 Saturday / Lane 7 Sunday)
Meet start: 8:30 am
Saturday Session 4 – Finals
Doors Open: 2:30 pm
*Warm-up: 3:05 pm – 3:30 pm (10&Unders only) Lane 3
Doors Open: 7:00 am
*Warm-up: 7:55 am – 8:20 am (Lane 6 Saturday / Lane 7 Sunday)
Meet start: 8:30 am
Saturday Session 4 – Finals
Doors Open: 2:30 pm
*Warm-up: 3:05 pm – 3:30 pm (10&Unders only) Lane 3
3:55 pm - 4:20 pm Lane 4
Meet start: 4:30 pm
Sunday Session 6 – Finals
Doors Open: 3:00 pm
*Warm-up: 3:30 pm – 3:55 pm (10&Under only) Lane 1
Meet start: 4:30 pm
Sunday Session 6 – Finals
Doors Open: 3:00 pm
*Warm-up: 3:30 pm – 3:55 pm (10&Under only) Lane 1
3:55 pm - 4:20 pm Lane 6
Meet start: 4:30 pm
Meet start: 4:30 pm
Heat Sheets, Timelines, and AFA Map have all been posted to our website for you to reference throughout the meet. Also, the Finals Heats Sheets will be posted on the meet page once prelims results have been processed. The link to access the meet page is
HERE.
Any event in the Heat Sheet that is not seeded into heats is a positive check-in event. The tables to check-in will be right through the doors swimmers will walk into to access the deck. More details below:
Important Notes:
- Chase starts will be used during prelims on Saturday and Sunday. Odd heats will start on the east side and even heats will start on the west side (turn end) of the pool. All 50's will start on the east side of the pool.
- Positive check-in is required for the 400 IM, 800 free, 1500 free, 400 free, ALL Saturday/Sunday prelim 200 events, and the 10&U 200 free on Sunday. Please make sure your swimmers check in as soon as they arrive at the natatorium.
- Athletes must provide two timers for the 400 IM, 800 free, 1500 free, and 400 free during prelims. Athletes may designate a counter for the 800 free and 1500 free.
- Flyover starts will be used for all timed final events during the Friday long-distance session, as well as for 10 & Under events in the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday PM sessions.
- The water polo pool will be available for warm-up/cool-down. We will not use the diving well.
With the running of chase starts and having two different timing crews during prelims, we have been given timing assignments in every session.
Instead of creating a sign up genius for timing shifts, and since we have a smaller crew attending this year, I have assigned timing shifts to attending Hurricane families. If something prevents you from completing the shift assigned to you, you need to find your own replacement.
Friday 12&Under Session
5:00 timers meeting
5:15-7:00 shift
Bernadette Richards
Saturday Prelims Session "Even Heat End" Lane 7
8:15am timers meeting - 10:30am
Straka and Murray
10:30am - 12:45pm
Ferguson and McLuskey
Saturday Finals Session Lane 7
4:15pm timers meeting - 6:30pm
Ford
6:30pm - 8:30pm
De Jager
Sunday Prelims Session "Even Heat End" Lane 7
8:15am timers meeting - 10:00am
Pursley and Stevenson
10:00am - 11:30am
Bergstrand and Peterson
Sunday Finals Session Lane 7
4:15pm timers meeting - 6:15pm
Dykema
6:15pm - 8:15pm
Gillaspie
Back-ups: Skinner, Bernhart, Rothman, Harris, Heard, Rowland, Daugherty
